The shoreline at Coma Ruga (about 1 hour south of Barcelona). A storm was just leaving when I arrived.
The day after the storm at Coma Ruga. The sea had quieted down considerably.
Sunset at Coma Ruga.
A quiet evening to a beautiful day.
My first sight entering Barcelona. This beautiful park was in the center of the city.
Santa Maria del Mar... one of the most beautiful churches I've ever seen.
Marketplace in Barcelona.
Bounty from the sea.
Lots of sea foods to choose from at the market. The local foods - definitely a Mediterranean diet here!
Along the Cathedral in Barcelona.
Inside the Cathedral in Barcelona.
Walking along in the Gothic section in Barcelona.
One of the many narrow roads in Barcelona.
Candies and dried fruit at the market in Barcelona.
More fish at the local market.
The amount of fish at these markets were amazing.
Candies and dried fruit at the market.
Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada FamÃlia ("Expiatory Church of the Holy Family") in Barcelona. Definitely Gaudi...
View from one of the steeples in the Church overlooking Barcelona.
Back to Coma Ruga.
The Coma Ruga promenade at night. It was always beautiful to walk here.
Coma Ruga from the hotel balcony.
Coma Ruga marina at dusk.
Coma Ruga beach at sunrise.
Curious visitors at the Cathedral plaza in Barcelona.
Is Barcelona a motorcycle city or what? We saw people use motorcycles and scooters everywhere!
These bikes were also very common... about 24,000 are spread out throughout the city. If you have an account, you can pick one up and ride anywhere, then pick up another one later on.
Storm clearing at Coma Ruga.
The Roman ruins in Tarragona. The city was founded about 300 B.C. by the Romans.
One could imagine being here, and hearing the waves at the beach while attending an event.
The archway to the amphitheater in Tarragona.
The old town section of Tarragona.
A street made of marble.
Inside the Cathedral plaza in Tarragona.
Inside the Cathedral at Tarragona.
Some of the many colorful buildings in Tarragona.
An old Roman wall that was part of the defense for Tarragona.
Some new residents in the wall at Tarragona.
Walking the streets in Tarragona.
Another old street in Tarragona. I'm surprised how some of the cars were able to make it through here.
I'm not even sure a car could get down this street.
Outdoor restaurant in the old section of Tarragona.
Amphitheater and the Mediterranean Sea.
Colorful balconies in Taragona.
The viaduct in Tarragona. Romans constructed this to bring water to the city. The water was routed on top.
Colorful flowers and a curious child in Barcelona.
Laundry time in the Gothic section of Barcelona.
La Rambia in Barcelona. The sides of this walkway were lined with vendors, street artist, and restaurants. Certainly a fun way to spend the day!
More bikes! Can you imagine trying to maintain 24,000 bikes in Barcelona?
Barcelona is definitely a motorcycle city... where else would you see a warning sign with a tow truck and motorcycle?
An example of a Gaudi building. Now you know where the word "gaudy" comes from.
Another Gaudi building in Barcelona.
Last day in Coma Ruga. I was sorry to see this trip come to an end.
Looking back along the beach in Coma Ruga.
Larry (my co-worker) taking a break before we were to head back to Barcelona to fly home.
And one last shot... myself at the Mediterranean Sea... note how calm this is compared to my first day here (the first photo in this slide show).
